Sassuolo
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Sassuolo is an important industrial centre of the Emilia-Romagna
region of Italy
. The town stands on the right bank of the river Secchia some 17 km south-west of Modena
.
. In 1373 the city passed to the Este family at the request of the citizens themselves, who obtained the right to extract water from the river Secchia.
The town was a possession of the Duchy of Modena until the 19th century.
Among the main sights in the town is the Ducal palace of Sassuolo
, designed by architect Bartolomeo Avanzini
in 1634. In 1638-1656 part of the interiors was frescoed by the French Baroque
painter Jean Boulanger
. Angelo Colonna, Agostino Mitelli
, Baldassarre Bianchi and Gian Giacomo Monti were invited by Boulanger to work also on the palace decoration. Luca Colombi, Giovanni Lazzoni, Lattanzio Maschio, Guercino, Salvator Rosa
, Ludovico Lana
also contributed.
At the ground level is a large pool surrounded by ruins, called Il fontanazzo.
industry
and one of the most important in the world. 80% of all Italian ceramic
tiles are produced here, with more than 300 ceramic factories operates in the Sassuolo district.
; it also includes the stadium Stadio Enzo Ricci
.
The Memorial Argo Manfredini
tennis tournament is played in the city.
Emilia-Romagna
Emilia–Romagna is an administrative region of Northern Italy comprising the two historic regions of Emilia and Romagna. The capital is Bologna; it has an area of and about 4.4 million inhabitants....
region of Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
. The town stands on the right bank of the river Secchia some 17 km south-west of Modena
Modena
Modena is a city and comune on the south side of the Po Valley, in the Province of Modena in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy....
.
History
The first historical mention of the town dates to 980. In 1078 the consuls of Sassuolo swore loyalty to the commune of ModenaModena
Modena is a city and comune on the south side of the Po Valley, in the Province of Modena in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy....
. In 1373 the city passed to the Este family at the request of the citizens themselves, who obtained the right to extract water from the river Secchia.
The town was a possession of the Duchy of Modena until the 19th century.
Main sights
Among the main sights in the town is the Ducal palace of Sassuolo
Ducal palace of Sassuolo
thumb|250px|Façade.The Ducal Palace in Sassuolo is a Baroque villa located in the town of Sassuolo, near Modena, northern Italy.-History:The palace was built on the site of a medieval castle or rocca...
, designed by architect Bartolomeo Avanzini
Bartolomeo Avanzini
Bartolomeo Avanzini was an Italian architect of the Baroque period, active mainly in Modena, Sassuolo and Reggio Emilia.The design for the Palazzo Ducale of Modena has been attributed to Avanzini, though between 1631 and 1634 Girolamo Rainaldi played a role in the initial plans...
in 1634. In 1638-1656 part of the interiors was frescoed by the French Baroque
Baroque
The Baroque is a period and the style that used exaggerated motion and clear, easily interpreted detail to produce drama, tension, exuberance, and grandeur in sculpture, painting, literature, dance, and music...
painter Jean Boulanger
Jean Boulanger
Jean Boulanger was a French artist active in Italy during the Baroque period. One of his more famous works are the frescoes at the Ducal palace of Sassuolo. His pupils include Tommaso Costa at Modena....
. Angelo Colonna, Agostino Mitelli
Agostino Mitelli
Agostino Mitelli was an Italian painter of the Baroque period and best known as a fresco painter of quadratura or illusionistic perspectival architectural frameworks....
, Baldassarre Bianchi and Gian Giacomo Monti were invited by Boulanger to work also on the palace decoration. Luca Colombi, Giovanni Lazzoni, Lattanzio Maschio, Guercino, Salvator Rosa
Salvator Rosa
Salvator Rosa was an Italian Baroque painter, poet and printmaker, active in Naples, Rome and Florence. As a painter, he is best known as an "unorthodox and extravagant" and a "perpetual rebel" proto-Romantic.-Early life:...
, Ludovico Lana
Ludovico Lana
Ludovico Lana was an Italian painter of the Baroque period, mainly active in Modena, where he died in 1646. He is also known as Lodovico Lana. He was the director of the Accademia Ducale of Modena. He is said to have been born in Codigoro to a Ferrarese merchant, whose family was originally from...
also contributed.
At the ground level is a large pool surrounded by ruins, called Il fontanazzo.
Economy
The industrial os Sassuolo growth began in the 1950s. Presently, the city is the centre of Italian tileTile
A tile is a manufactured piece of hard-wearing material such as ceramic, stone, metal, or even glass. Tiles are generally used for covering roofs, floors, walls, showers, or other objects such as tabletops...
industry
Industry
Industry refers to the production of an economic good or service within an economy.-Industrial sectors:There are four key industrial economic sectors: the primary sector, largely raw material extraction industries such as mining and farming; the secondary sector, involving refining, construction,...
and one of the most important in the world. 80% of all Italian ceramic
Ceramic
A ceramic is an inorganic, nonmetallic solid prepared by the action of heat and subsequent cooling. Ceramic materials may have a crystalline or partly crystalline structure, or may be amorphous...
tiles are produced here, with more than 300 ceramic factories operates in the Sassuolo district.
Famous people
- Pierangelo BertoliPierangelo BertoliPierangelo Bertoli was an Italian singer-songwriter and poet. Close to libertarian communist issues his works told mainly about environment, laïcité, antimilitarism and social issues regarding marginalized and rebellious people.-Biography:Born in Sassuolo, in the Province of Modena and belonging...
(1942–2002), singer - Andrea BertoliniAndrea BertoliniAndrea Bertolini is an Italian race car driver currently driving for Swiss Team in the Superstars Series. He is the official test driver of the Maserati factory....
(born 1973), racecar driver - Caterina CaselliCaterina CaselliCaterina Caselli is an Italian record producer and former singer and actress.In 1966 she debuted in the Sanremo Festival with "Nessuno mi può giudicare", a song discarded by Adriano Celentano, scoring a notable success. It sold over one million copies, and was awarded a gold disc...
(born 1946), singer - Fabrizio GiovanardiFabrizio GiovanardiFabrizio Giovanardi is an Italian racing driver. During his career he has won eight touring car titles, including European and British crowns...
(born 1966), racecar driver - Giuseppe MediciGiuseppe MediciGiuseppe Medici was an Italian politician. Born in Sassuolo, he was a member of the Christian Democracy. He died at Modena....
(1907–2000), politicianPoliticianA politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making... - Andrea MonterminiAndrea Montermini-Career:Montermini raced in Formula 3 in 1989, taking second place in the Monaco GP support race and 4th in the Italian F3 Championship. He then moved up to Formula 3000, racing for three season before finally taking second place in the 1992 season, winning three rounds while driving for the Il...
(born 1964), racecar driver - Davide Morandi (born 1969), singer
- Leo MorandiLeo MorandiLeo Morandi was a promoter of the new post-war commercial ceramics industry of Sassuolo, Italy. At first he collaborated with local ceramic producers and in Salerno, Italy ; later, following the sale of a crucial innovative patent to Ceramiche Marazzi, he was able to initiate startup of...
(1923–2009), inventor, ceramist - NekNekNek Minute is a popular contemporary Italian singer-songwriter....
(born 1972), singer - Graziano Pattuzzi (born 1955), politicianPoliticianA politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
- Camillo Ruini (born 1931), cardinalCardinal (Catholicism)A cardinal is a senior ecclesiastical official, usually an ordained bishop, and ecclesiastical prince of the Catholic Church. They are collectively known as the College of Cardinals, which as a body elects a new pope. The duties of the cardinals include attending the meetings of the College and...
- Federico Pinelli (born 1989), artist
Sport
Sassuolo is the home town of U.S. Sassuolo CalcioU.S. Sassuolo Calcio
Unione Sportiva Sassuolo Calcio is an Italian association football club, based in Sassuolo, Emilia-Romagna.In the season 2010-11 it plays in Serie B.The club was founded in 1922....
; it also includes the stadium Stadio Enzo Ricci
Stadio Enzo Ricci
Stadio Enzo Ricci is a multi-use stadium in Sassuolo, Italy. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of U.S. Sassuolo Calcio. The stadium holds 4,008 people....
.
The Memorial Argo Manfredini
Memorial Argo Manfredini
The Memorial Argo Manfredini is a tennis tournament held in Sassuolo, Italy since 2000. The event is part of the challenger series and is played on outdoor clay courts.-Singles:-Doubles:- External links :**...
tennis tournament is played in the city.